Inspiration from a friend

Senegalese Breakers – These bboys and bgirls take it to the beach because they have no where else to break. They’re called nomads because they they’re constantly on the move. We complain about lack of dance space here, but in Senegal, they don’t even have what we do. Not that we should feel guilty, but to be thankful because of it.

“In a country where most citizens live on less than a dollar a day… dance is an escape from some of the harsher realities of life.”

 

What More Can I say- Eun Lee’s project blog Finished and ready to be presented. Goal: to examine ReFresH: a hip hop dance crew, largely comprised of Asians and Asian-Americans, based at Northwestern University. (names changed for confidentiality ie Chris is not Bboy ChrisKnow)

The study of a hip hop dance crew reveals a symbiotic relationship between community and self-expression, which may serve as a model for music educators tackling issues of multiculturalism in their classroom culture and curriculum.

And Finally: Bunny! Yay!

Battle to be Known 3

Hey all,

There’s a two day battle coming up on Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s is a 1v1 at:
Starts at 10:00PM
Between Boutique Lounge and Cafe
1324 N. Milwaukee Ave

I think there are still spots open, unfortunately it’s only 21+
I’ll probably go unless this week absolutely kills me (which it might)

Saturday is a 3v3 at:
Starts at 6:00PM
DePaul University Student Center Multi-Purpose Room
2250 North Sheffield

This is all ages, but unfortunately I think all the spots are taken.  But this is a huge event and it’d definitely be worth going just to cypher or watch.
The location is easy too, just hop on the red line to Lincoln Park.

Email me (direntropy at gmail.com) if you’re interested in going and I’ll set something up.
Peace!

Northwestern BEAT FEST (videos)

Other random footage of:
Austin
Matt
Ben

Plus original 720p videos if you want them here.

Fall Urbanite!

URBANITE FALL ‘09
“MJ FOREVER” A Tribute to Michael Jackson
Semi-Annual Dance Showcase + Party

Performances by…
DANCE2XS
CARLTON BRADLEY’S PURPOSE BY DESIGN
THE MISSES
VICIOUS
ELEMENT
ICON (This is Ian Eastwood’s I think cuz he goes by DjIcon)
312 feat. REDEFINITION
NONSTOP

Start Time:	Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 9:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 2:30am
Location:	Canopy Club
Street:	708 S. Goodwin Ave.
City/Town:	Champaign, IL

TICKETS: $10 in advance / $15 @ the door
Get your tickets NOW from any 2XS member
or online @ www.canopyclub.com
18+ to enter | 21+ to excess!!

FB event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189707003775

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It’s called House and it’s a feeling

My fav houser right now, Toybox from TM:

Awesome style from Japan, Hiro:

Actually, she’s probably my favorite houser, Tonic from Chi Tribe:

REFRESH IS ON TV!!!! WHAAAAT?!?!

NBC covered Eberhard’s show today at 11 AM and you can see a glimpse of us in this video!!!

ReFresH on NBC Chicago!!

Check it at 0:55!!!!!!

Reminiscing~

For the oldies (KCheung in particular XD)

 

HipHop Action at a Not-So-Distant campus

Hi Y’all,

 

Came across the following event and thought it was interesting to see a different twist on how hiphop (dancing in general according to the agenda) could affect communities in non-dance ways.

WU HipHop Week WordPress blog

 

It’s called HipHop Week and it will be held at WashU, STL. Nov. 9th-14th. Here’s a rundown of the program as described on FB:

(direct FB link:WU HipHop Week FB page)

This is the OFFICIAL FACEBOOK EVENT for:

Hip-Hop Against Hunger: A Week of Cultural and Social Awareness

Headed by Drop Knowledge, this week-long festival explores and celebrates the true elements of hip-hop culture. We will engage the student body in positive forms of self-expression and discussion of social issues through hip-hop as well as enrich the relationships established among already existing student organizations. This week is also a part of an effort to reestablish the Wash U Hip Hop Congress Chapter on campus.

Proceeds raised throughout the week will be benefiting Operation Food Search, a local STL food bank & charity. Donation bins and tabling will be located in the Village Dining Hall, DUC commons, and South 40 eateries, as well as at our events. Official T-shirts will also be for sale ($10/shirt, can use campus card) throughout the week at the DUC Commons.

OFFICIAL BLOG: http://wuhiphopweek.wordpress.com

Monday, Nov. 9 -

ELEVEN Mixtape Exchange (Whisper’s Cafe, DUC Commons, 1-4pm): Blank CDs will be given out on Monday, Nov. 9th; students will then take them back and burn a mixtape of their favorite tracks and return it to the exchange locations on Tuesday, Nov. 10th.

Inklings hosted by WuSlam (Ursa’s Fireside, 8:30-11 PM): A special hip hop week edition of WuSlam’s weekly open mic night; members from Wash U’s premier slam poetry group will perform and lead peers in prompts regarding the theme of “hip hop against hunger.”

Tuesday, Nov. 10 -
Back 2 the Beat: Dance Workshops hosted by OneWorld (Ursa’s Fireside, 8-10 PM): The night will begin with a short showcase and workshop by Wash U’s premier bboy/bgirl club, WU Cypher and continue with a very special hip-hop, pop/lock workshop by Nicholas Gates, one of STL’s most talented hip-hop choreographers and the only STL contestant on the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance.”

Wednesday, Nov. 11 -
Expression Expo hosted by Drop Knowledge (DUC Commons, 7-10 PM): Featuring a graffiti exhibit, fashion show, and freestyle/beatbox battle. Music provided by Trackstar the DJ with a special scratch performance from 2 of STL’s best, DJ Deception http://www.djdeception.net and DJ Costik (http://www.myspace.com/djcostik)

Thursday, Nov. 12 -
Multicultural Concert ft. Idan Raichel Project, an international music group from Israel presented by WUSI as part of Pluralism Week (560 Music Building, 7:30PM). Opening acts include performances from many Wash U student groups including WuSlam, WU Swing Society, WU Sauce and much more. Admission is FREE with WU ID

Friday, Nov. 13 -
RAP SESSIONS (DUC Commons, 7-9 PM): A panel of the nation’s most distinguished hip-hop scholars, activists and commentators come to campus to discuss the question of “Is America really post-racial?” and more specifically, whether the n-word and post-racism can co-exist. Opening/closing Music provided by KWUR, JLS Audio Services and some of STL’s finest hip-hop DJs. http://www.rapsessions.org and http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=167724396865#/event.php?eid=162141777841

Saturday, Nov. 14 -
CYPHER OF FORTUNE hosted by WU Cypher (The Gargoyle, 4-8 PM): A 2v2 bboy/bgirl competition among the best dancers from STL and the rest of the midwest. The theme of this jam is all about fun and positive expression; dancers of all styles and experience are encouraged to come and participate as the format is randomized tournament style. There is a $400 cash prize for first place and official “REP STL” T-shirts will be on sale at the event. Featuring music from DJ Needles and DJ Keeno da Kid.

HIP-HOP FESTIVAL hosted by Team 31 & The Gargoyle (The Gargoyle, 8PM-Midnight). Performance line-up includes hip-hop group The Paxtons, local STL group iLLphonics and internationally known DJ/producer RjD2. http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/event.php?eid=158884309431&index=1

If you would like to get involved and help out with the events, please contact us at wuhiphop@gmail.com!

 

 

April Rodriguez: Hip Hop vs. Urban Choreography

Link to Article Here you

And here for those of you who don’t want to sign into facebook.

An interesting article, worth reading to anyone interested in the Hip Hop, choreography, the evolution of the culture and all that stuff. It’s a facebook note and I looked at the tag list and it was amazing. Lando, Elm, Mike Song, Gigi, Kyle Hanagami to name a few. Especially, as we grow in Hip Hop, it’s important to examine where we stand and what we’re actually doing as a group.